SMSTS Site Management 5 day Course
Key Features
Of this SMSTS - Site Manager Course:
- Covers the full CITB SMSTS syllabus for site managers responsible for planning and overseeing construction operations
- Develops practical skills in applying CDM 2015 regulations, risk assessment and method statements on active sites
- Includes detailed sessions on site induction, welfare arrangements, and coordination with contractors and subcontractors
- Addresses real-world scenarios such as managing excavation safety, working at height, and temporary works
- Prepares delegates to maintain compliance records and lead daily briefings that meet current HSE expectations
Course Date Availability
SMSTS - Site Manager training at the following 51 centres. Prices from £450 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme is the recognised five-day qualification for those who manage or supervise construction sites in the UK. It provides a thorough understanding of the legal duties placed on site managers under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and related health and safety law. Delegates examine how to organise sites, coordinate contractors, and implement safe systems of work that protect workers and the public. The course combines classroom discussion with case studies drawn from actual construction projects, enabling participants to apply the principles directly to their own sites.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site managers and assistant site managers
- Project managers with site-based responsibilities
- Contractors and subcontractors who supervise teams
- Health and safety advisors moving into site management roles
- Clerk of works and client representatives overseeing construction
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply CDM 2015 duties throughout the construction phase
- Techniques for producing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements
- Procedures for setting up site welfare, access routes and traffic management
- Methods for coordinating multiple contractors and managing design changes
- Requirements for inspecting excavations, scaffolds and temporary works
- Approaches to incident investigation, reporting and continuous improvement
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over five consecutive days and blends tutor-led presentations with group exercises, case studies and short tests. Each day builds on the previous session so delegates progressively develop a complete site management safety plan by the end of the week.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legal framework and CDM 2015 duties for clients, designers and contractors
- Site set-up, welfare facilities and traffic management planning
- Risk assessment, method statements and safe systems of work
- Working at height, excavation safety and temporary works control
- Health issues including manual handling, noise, vibration and hazardous substances
- Fire prevention, emergency planning and first-aid arrangements
- Monitoring, inspection and incident investigation procedures
Private Courses On-site
SMSTS Site Management 5 day training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme certificate. The qualification is valid for five years. Before expiry, holders must complete the two-day SMSTS Refresher course to maintain the certificate without retaking the full five-day programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked SMSTS Site Management 5 day questions:
The standard SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme is delivered over five consecutive days, typically 8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day.
Delegates should have a good standard of written and spoken English and ideally hold a supervisory role or be about to move into one. No formal prior qualifications are required.
The syllabus includes CDM 2015, risk assessment, site welfare, working at height, excavation safety, health issues, fire prevention, emergency planning and monitoring procedures.
Assessment consists of continuous evaluation through group exercises, a written examination on the final day and a short project that requires delegates to produce a site-specific safety plan.
You receive the CITB SMSTS certificate, recognised across the UK construction industry and accepted by principal contractors and clients.
The certificate remains valid for five years from the date of successful completion.
You must attend the two-day SMSTS Refresher course before the expiry date to renew without retaking the full five-day programme.
SMSTS is aimed at site managers with overall responsibility for planning and coordination, while SSSTS is the shorter course designed for supervisors who oversee teams but do not hold full site management duties.
You need photo identification, a notepad and pen, and any site-specific risk assessment examples you would like to discuss during the exercises.
Yes. The course uses realistic construction scenarios and provides templates for risk assessments, method statements and site inspection checklists that delegates can adapt immediately.
Yes. Content is revised to reflect changes in legislation, HSE guidance and industry best practice, ensuring relevance for current site conditions.
The course is delivered by CITB-accredited trainers who hold both training qualifications and current experience of managing construction sites.
Prices per person typically start at £450. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises practical application so delegates leave with templates and checklists they can adapt immediately on site. Regular updates ensure content reflects current HSE guidance and construction industry practice.
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